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Christmas prep & daily life
We're in the throes of two things: (1) daily life as usual, and (2) Christmas prep. It seems like there is so much to do each December and quite literally less time to do it because of additional events, gatherings, and happy (albeit time-consuming)...
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'Tis the season for moisturizing
Winter is coming, and along with it, dry skin and the subsequent need for a reliable and effective moisturizing routine. Almost as soon as the temperature starts to drop, I notice that my skin requires a lot more TLC, especially my hands. Since I...
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Coffee shops of Austin (my favorites)
I enjoy the taste of coffee, yes, but also the practice of slowing down, choosing to savor something, meeting a friend for conversation, and holding a warm mug in my hands. I suppose that's a lot of emotion tied to my coffee drinking. No matter, I...
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Decking the hall(s) of our one-bedroom apartment
We enjoy apartment life, for the most part. For now, it works well for us to have a small, essentially maintenance-free home. That said, we still want to keep it cozy but not cluttered when the holidays roll around—partaking in festive decorations...
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A bit different this year
Thanksgiving looks a little different this year, since I'm working a few shifts in a row on the day and the day before and after. Which is okay! This isn't a pity party—hospitals don't close, thank goodness, and we all take a turn working on...
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"I don't have anxiety."
Let's talk about this, honestly.
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Zippered flannel pillow covers & little happenings
I've been:
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Ushering in contentment
There's something in the air. A generalized fall excitement, yes. But there is something else....can you feel it? Discontentment. If there ever were a Month of Discontentment, November would be it. And it's the exact month where everyone says we...
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Happy November!
I love fall (here's a post about my favorite parts this year), but also, I generally find myself SO ready for November, since it's the month before December. The coziness and traditions and nostalgia of this time of year kick into high gear for me....
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A night out and "normal" at 26
This weekend, I broke from routine and met with some of my closest girlfriends for a fun night in Austin. We stopped by a really cool local cosmetic store. Then, we had Thai (red curry for me) and grabbed coffee on the way to see The Head and The...
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Why do I make things?
Honesty, I do understand the skepticism and the confusion as to why I would make things when I can readily buy things that are already made. I get it, sort of. Admittedly, I'm very process-oriented. In my baby blog days (circa 2014, when we were...
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Fall thoughts
October and the cooler weather bring about various, sometimes polarized moods and responses. I could make a study of just how much people, myself included, react to the change (any change) of season, even though it happens every single year. Here...
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Finished knitting projects, fall 2016
Over the past few months, I've completed a few knitting projects, and recently, my friend Molly graciously took some non-iPhone photos of them. If you're not a knitter, it may seem vain or silly to take photos of finished knitting projects, but...
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Reverence & direction
We traveled a lot in September (to Ohio and Canada), so I wasn't surprised when Nicholas and I both craved more quiet days at home. Lately, I'll catch myself deep in thought—not melancholy really—just what I call mellow. A lot. This type of mood can...
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Slow fashion October 2016: An introduction & long-worn
Slow Fashion October's purpose is to encourage thoughtful making and consumerism, mending, and care of what we wear. To approach our clothing in a more intentional way. You can find more info on Karen Templer's Fringe Association in this post about...
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Grass-fed beef veggie pie (& a grain-free crust)
This is a family recipe, one my mom wrote out on a recipe card, and kept in the blue recipe box. When Nicholas and I got married and I had to make "grown up" recipes, I scanned it and added it to a three-ring binder with other recipes, but I love...
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Twenty-six (a birthday post)
A little over a week ago, I turned twenty-six. I know, I know, birthdays happen every year, and generally I'm not all about all the planning and over-the-top indulgence. I prefer doing the things I love, slowly, with my favorite people. But I...
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Canada, part III: What the mountains remind us
For more Canada-related posts in this mini series, see Canada, part I: Senses // Canada, part II: Places and things
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Canada, part II: Places and things
This is the second post in a series of three, in review of our trip to Alberta and British Columbia. In this post, I'll go over a few more of the logistics and details of the trip, as well as share a lot of pictures. Read Canada, part I: Senses here.
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Canada, part I: Senses
As I mentioned in my previous post, we just returned from the most wonderful trip to various parks throughout Alberta and British Columbia. This is the first of three posts where I'll talk about our trip. Read Canada, part II: Places and things here.
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Home again
We're back from our great Canadian adventure! I hinted about a big trip, but never explicitly stated where we were going. Granted, I'm still literally and figuratively processing the trip, and I'm planning a few (probably three) posts about it soon,...
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The weight of emotions
I'm definitely a feeler, you know. I enjoy intellectual pursuits, but as one friend pointed out years ago, many of my statements start with "I feel that..." rather than "I think that..." It's my right-brain tendency, as I'm well-aware. That said,...
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A prequel
I love this month. It's true that October is perhaps the more fall-ish month of the two, but September is the beloved prequel to true fall. Granted, Austin's weather likely won't reflect the seasonal change in either month too much, but that won't...
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Face-to-face in Ohio
Yesterday, we returned from a short trip to Ohio to see Nicholas' cousin, Annalise, get married. The really, really hard thing (I won't beat around the bush) about living so far from family is that we miss out on a lot. I've written about loving...
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Traveling activities
Nearly every week, I take the position of trying to convince the entire world that everyone should learn how to knit. It's true, I really do feel that way. Or at the very least, I strongly feel that everyone should experience the process of creating...
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